Desert Knowledge Precinct

14/07/2025

Yapa Crew training with Centre for Appropriate Technology last week.

14/07/2025

An important ABC Alice Springs story covering the recent Fluency Transfer System workshops on the Precinct.

Endangered First Nations Australian languages learning from the Salish people from across the Pacific Ocean in this UN Decade of Indigenous Languages.

Pertame School
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education RTO 0383

A powerful language teaching method from the US is being trialled in Central Australia, offering new hope for languages on the brink of extinction.

14/07/2025

Thanks to all the organisers and attendees at last week's Arrernte Culture Day as part of NAIDOC Week Alice Springs.

02/07/2025

Next Wednesday we're celebrating NAIDOC Week Alice Springs and Arrernte Culture out here with Akeyulerre, Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education RTO 0383, Centre for Appropriate Technology and Desert Knowledge Australia.

Looking forward to seeing you.

26/05/2025

The Garden of Reflection is open to all residents of Mparntwe / Alice Springs.

Today is National Sorry Day - a time to pause and reflect on the trauma, loss and impact caused by Australia’s historical systematic child removal policies.

It’s also important to acknowledge the strength and resilience of the Stolen Generations survivors, as well as the need for healing – individually and collectively.

The Garden of Reflection of Desert Knowledge Precinct was created to be a living memorial of the Stolen Generations in Central Australia - a place for quiet reflection and peaceful contemplation about this time in our history.

08/05/2025

Project Officer Position available with the Desert People's Centre (Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education RTO 0383Centre for Appropriate Technology)

🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨........ The Desert Peoples Centre (DPC) is currently hiring for a PROJECT OFFICER!

The role incorporates a mixture of administrative and hands on responsibilities working with a small team responsible for day-to-day Operational and Project Management duties to support the Project Manager to undertake a new project Mobile Training Units (MTUs).

Apply online at https://www.seek.com.au/MTU-jobs/in-Alice-Springs-NT-0870?sortmode=KeywordRelevance&jobId=83470837&type=standard

For more information, reach out to the team!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (08) 8959 6100

07/05/2025

Fantastic news from our Precinct partner Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education RTO 0383

🚨 Big News for Remote Communities 🚨

Batchelor Institute proudly welcomes the joint announcement by the Northern Territory Government and the Australian Government of a $25.4 million investment to establish the Regional and Remote Essential Care Services Centre of Excellence (RRECS) — in partnership with Charles Darwin University and the Northern Territory Government.

The RRECS Centre of Excellence will operate through training hubs in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek, with mobile training units to ensure accessibility in remote areas. This aligns with Batchelor Institute’s mission to provide culturally responsive education, building a skilled workforce that honours Indigenous Australian knowledge and values.

The initiative will enhance training opportunities through a Higher Apprenticeship Pathway, addressing qualification gaps and fostering sustainable careers. Mobile training units, fast-tracked by additional government funding, will bring education to remote learners, ensuring no one is left behind. We’re proud to walk alongside CDU and the NT Government in honouring Indigenous knowledge and creating real change through education.

07/04/2025

Are you looking for something to keep the kids entertained these school holidays?

Did you know you can come out to the Desert Knowledge Precinct and see some cool stuff?

When you first come through the gates, you can turn right and have a look at the largest multi-technology solar demonstration facility in the Southern Hemisphere at the Desert Knowledge Australia Solar Centre. There is loads of interesting information, and you can walk around the 40 different installations.

Get back in your car and drive to the Visitor Carpark then to the left of the buildings is the Garden of Reflection. The Garden was established as a living memorial of the Stolen Generations in Central Australia, a place for quiet reflection and peaceful contemplation about the history and the impacts of child removal policies of the past.

After that you can pop into the Treat Me Good Cafe & Catering for some cake and a coffee, fresh rolls or hot food and cold drinks.

Then head north and sit in the shaded areas for amazing views of the Eastern MacDonnell Ranges and the Centre for Appropriate Technology Space Precinct. The Space Precinct is the first and only Aboriginal-owned Satellite Ground Station in Australia which is part of a global network of Real Time Earth stations. These satellites provide data for disaster management for all around the world. The rain free days, low light pollution, stable atmospheric conditions and clear night skies in Alice Springs makes the conditions perfect for space observation and satellite communication

While you’re out here, you may also see some wildlife and keep any eye out for Autumn flowering wildflowers.

Enjoy the Desert Knowledge Precinct!

20/03/2025

Did you know the Centre for Appropriate Technology has a Space Precinct at Desert Knowledge Precinct?? 🌏⭐️🌕🌑🪐

Find out more >> https://www.cfat.org.au/cfat-se

12/03/2025

First Nations languages are important for connecting people, land and knowledge and we’re excited to share this special event where the Yuchi people (a Native American tribe from Oklahoma) will be sharing songs and inspiration.

Come join us as we celebrate our Yuchi heritage through songs, stories, and inspiration at "Living in Our Languages" event!

11/03/2025

Here are this week's opening hours for Treat Me Good Cafe & Catering at Desert Knowledge Precinct.

Friends!

The following changes are being made for this week.

Treat Me Good Cafe @ DKA

Tuesday 11th March - close 12pm
Wednesday 12th March - Closed for private event.
Thursday 13th Friday 14th March - 8.30am to 2pm

Keep an eye out on our next update this Friday where else you can find us closer to town.

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06/03/2025

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